Local measures
San Rafael Measure W
Essential Services Protection Measure (real property transfer tax)
3 of 5 Marin County voter guides recommend Yes on San Rafael Measure W, as of October 10, 2026.
Yes 60%
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Yes3 guides
Reasons
“Measure W allows San Rafael to address critical needs now - before deferred maintenance becomes more expensive and harder to fix.”
No2 guides
Reasons
“Officials should consider a smaller increase with less chance of impacting the real estate market.”
The Mercury News, East Bay Times and Marin Independent Journal · Source
“Imposes a costly property transfer tax despite massive levels of wasteful spending, giving government workers massive salary hikes and pension spikes, and awarding contracts to political supporters without fair and open competition.”
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